Things To Do

Several firework displays will be taking place in and around Peterborough on November 5

All the firework displays in and around Peterborough on November 5

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has published a list of organised fireworks displays in and around the city where you can enjoy Bonfire Night safely

6 organised Bonfire Night displays in Peterborough to enjoy fireworks safely

Landmark Loading Festival

Peterborough festival offering a taste of up and coming theatre

The Watermelon Woman

Film Festival brings four days of screenings to Peterborough

Hunts Phil choir and orchestra and Music Director Dan Watson on stage at Hinchingbrooke Performing Arts Centre

Choir marks Remembrance with beautiful songs by a composer killed on the Somme

The White Hart pub, in Ufford, is set to host its fireworks spectacular between 5.30pm and 7.30pm on Thursday, November 5

Ticket deal for 'spectacular’ firework display just outside Peterborough

Headliners Boo and Heidi

Oundle Folk Weekend - star duo return with some friends

St Margaret’s Church in the village

'Time capsule’ medieval village near Peterborough is worth a visit this November

Things to do in Peterborough this week

Psychological thriller on stage and a comedy legend - things to do this week

Cath The Roebucks at The Lime Tree on Friday

Some Alt-Country Indie Blues - and a whole lot of Halloween specials

Paultons Park in Hampshire

The spooky magic of Paultons Park at Halloween

A Peterborough date for Ross Noble

Ross Noble heading to Peterborough with latest comedy tour

John Partridge and Mollie Gallagher in The Silence of the Lambs at New Theatre

Review: The Silence of the Lambs offers plenty to shout about

Peterborough's Showcase Cinema

Family Favourites for £2.49 at Peterborough cinema this week

Chand Ali Khan - Qawwal and Party

Poetry, music and community come together for festival

Look out for the Burghley Christmas Fair in November

Enjoy Christmas shopping, food, drink and entertainment at Burghley
Around 200 independent makers, designers, producers and family businesses will gather at Burghley Christmas Fair next month.
Brad Barnes

Below we’ve produced an ultimate guide to Bonfire Night 2026 in and around Peterborough.

A complete guide to Bonfire Night in Peterborough 2026

You can catch Division at the Yard of Ale on Saturday

What's on in the pubs and clubs this week

See The Silence of the Lambs at New Theatre next week

What's on - including a date with Hannibal Lecter at a Peterborough theatre!

See The Sound Injectors at The Burghley on Sunday

What's on in the city's pubs and clubs this week

Besieged: Sieges of the Civil War Exhibition runs from November 3 until April next year

Huntingdon exhibition uncovers the real story of the Civil Wars across Britain

The Shed Head line up for October 29

Comedy night at Peterborough bar returns

Try lantern making in Eye village

Young people can light the way to Eye Village Lantern Parade

The Your Community Greenspace exhibition

Ground-breaking project features in Peterborough exhibition

Half term fun at Ferry Meadows

Your guide to half term fun at Ferry Meadows

Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape

Treats for children and families to see at Peterborough's Key Theatre

Peterborough STEM Festival returns on Saturday

16 things to do this week - including Peterborough STEM Festival
Kids will love engaging with robotics, computer coding, engineering, virtual reality, artificial intelligence and more at the 10th anniversary Peterborough STEM Festival this weekend – plus there is theatre, exhibitions, concerts and more to look out for.
Brad Barnes

The Queens Head, Bulwick

Limestone village near Peterborough the place to go for stunning autumn colours

Twycross Zoo's Room on the Broom maze makes perfect family memories

Flavia Cacace dropped in for a workshop at Tu Danse Studios earlier this year. Photos: Andy Gutteridge

Start your own Strictly journey at Peterborough dance studios

4/5 Google rating. A recent customer said: "Visited the Blue Diamond Garden Centre, its huge and its well stocked. Loved the different departments they have, from flowers, vases, cards, cushions and Christmas decorations. The staff members were friendly."

6 cosy garden centres in and around Peterborough to visit on a crisp autumn day

Peter Pan launch at the Lido. Photo: Geraint Lewis

Watch out for the crocodile! Peter Pan set to fly into the Cresset

Cresset Arts and Theatre School's production of The Wizard of Oz

Review: Head for The Merry Old Land of Oz - in Peterborough

Dan Goatham will be at The Songwriters Sessions at The Ostrich Inn on October 15

Five years of the Songwriter Sessions at the Ostrich Inn

The Wizard of Oz is at The Cresset until Saturday

What's on in Peterborough - including The Wizard of Oz at The Cresset

The Great Eastern Run takes place on Sunday, October 11

Everything you need to know about the Great Eastern Run 2026

Dr Gabby Storey

Get hands-on with Spalding's history at free workshop

Nick Hayward will be performing in Peterborough in November. Photo: Stephen Wilson

80s heart-throb brings festive tour to Peterborough

Hunts Phil choir and orchestra and Music Director Dan Watson on stage at Hinchingbrooke Performing Arts Centre

Orchestra celebrates 50th anniversary with series of concerts

Halloween activities at Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery

Ghostly tales, eerie encounters and family friendly frights

Fright Night at Flag fen on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st October

Spooky season arrives at Peterborough's Flag Fen

We’ve taken a look at the Bonfire Night celebrations happening in Peterborough this November where tickets are already on sale

5 Bonfire Night events in and around Peterborough 2026

Ramaen & The Circle House Band - catch them at The Brewery Tap on October 16

Weekend of Country at the Shed and a date with Misha B to look forward to

The Christmas Carnival is coming to Ferry Meadows

Celebrate Christmas Carnival-Style at Ferry Meadows

What's on this week in Peterborough

What's on - from the biggest fair of the year to the Wizard of Oz!

The Dreaming Spires (Nick Fowler, right) are at the Key Theatre on October 5

Key Theatre homecoming gig for Peterborough guitarist Nick

See Brighton's Opal Mag at the Lime Tree on Friday

Double dating with Peterborough's Club With No Name this weekend

The Dualers

First band revealed for Peterborough's new 1,400 capacity all-standing venue

Get ready for Spooky Shakespeare.

Spooky Shakespeare at Tolethorpe Hall this Halloween

See Tinderella at the Key Theatre

A Cinderella for the dating-app generation

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Halloween at Sacrewell - a family friendly spooktacular adventure

Halloween fun at Rumble Photo: Lizzie at Rees Images

Halloween missions and a charity fundraiser for hospice

Drone Show tickets are on sale now

Peterborough's first-ever Halloween Drone Show is coming to Ferry Meadows

Strangers On A Train is coming to Peterborough New Theatre

Razor-sharp thriller added to Peterborough New Theatre's dramatic line up

Charters has its Oktoberfest from Thursday to Sunday

A German flavour to the weekend at Charters